Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/04/2024
09:30 - 11:30
Location
EDD Office
Categories
ATTENTION: this event will be held at the European Endowment for Democracy office, Rue de la Loi 34
Invitation Breakfast Briefing
Thursday 11 April 2024 between 9.30 and 11.30
European Endowment for Democracy (Rue de la Loi 34, 1040 Brussels)
Echoes across continents in times of conflict:
bridging the gap between journalists in Europe and the MENA region.
In an era defined by shifting geopolitics and ongoing conflicts, it’s crucial to understand the realities journalists face on the ground. This breakfast event serves as a unique platform where journalists from the MENA region and Europe can converge to share their experiences, challenges, and insights.
Get firsthand accounts from MENA journalists as they provide an overview of their work amidst the war in Gaza and its reverberation across the region. Discover how these dynamics have shaped the context in which they operate, influencing their reporting, safety, and freedom of the press.
More than just a dialogue, this event aims to foster genuine understanding and collaboration. Join us as we explore the divide between journalists in these regions, seeking common ground and shared solutions.
Panelists:
Abbas Taleb: Abbas Taleb is a Lebanese activist who advocates for equal nationality rights and freedom of expression/media across the MENA region. He collaborates with various organizations, including Muwatin Media Network, where he oversees partnerships and advocacy programs.
Mohamed Badarne: Mohamed Badarne is an artist and photographer working at the intersection of visual arts and media. He is the founder of the non-profit company “Yura: Visual Storytelling for Social Change” and co-founded the digital platform “Untold Palestine”. Through his mentoring and training work, Mohamed has contributed to the development of photojournalism and storytelling in Palestine.
Nada Abdelsamad: Nada Abdelsamad is a journalist with 30 years of experience in broadcast and print media in Lebanon and the region, including 27 years with BBC Arabic. She has published two books, “Days of Stones” on the first Palestinian intifada and “Jews of Beirut: Stories on Jews of Lebanon”. Her documentary on the Jews of Lebanon has won several international awards. She recently launched a podcast platform, Watara, to expand the space for freedom of speech and free thinking.
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If you have any questions, please get in touch at communications@democracyendowment.eu